There are tens of thousands of government grant programs presently being awarded. These programs all fall into one of over a thousand categories and are administered by as government agency. There are 26 government organizations that dispense public grant funds. Below are several of those agencies.
Small Business Administration
Small businesses are at the heart of the American economic machine. They provide the engine that drives a large portion of the economy and the Small Business Administration is a resource to help nurture and promote small to medium sized business. The Administration runs programs to educate small business owners on resources available and provides support during national disasters.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration was born out of the Great Depressions as a safety net for all American and continues on in that role today. The administration provides economic security for each every citizen ensuring that everyone has access to vital social services.
Deportment of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury is responsible for promoting growth and stability throughout the American economy. Through its policies and actions it seeks to promote positive economic conditions throughout the world.
National Endowment for the Arts
A public agency with a mandate to support the arts the National Endowment for the Arts has been bringing fine and performance art to the American public since its inception. The Endowment is currently the biggest national funding source for the arts and is used for art education, training, and appreciation programs.
National Endowment for the Humanities
An independent grant agency, the National Endowment for the Humanities was founded with the goal of promoting study and exploration in the humanities. Endowment funds have been used to support education, preservation, and public works in humanities fields.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation was created with the aim of supporting science and technological advancement. The Foundation is an independent federal agency with a profound influence on the fields of national defense, public health, and the economy. It is estimated that about twenty percent of university level research is directly supported by the NSF.